Singapore replaces Russia’s Kazan as host of 2025 World Aquatics Championships
Add BT as a preferred source
SINGAPORE will host the World Aquatics Championships in 2025 after the Russian city of Kazan was stripped of the event over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, governing body Fina said on Thursday (Feb 9).
It will be the first time that the events will be held in a South-east Asian city. More than 2,500 athletes are expected to participate.
“With a back-to-back-to-back trio of World Aquatics Championships in Asia – following Fukuoka this year and Doha in 2024 – the continent is demonstrating exceptional commitment and ability when it comes to welcoming the world’s best aquatic athletes,” Fina president Husain Al-Musallam said.
The Championship includes aquatic sports of swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving.
Fina did not announce the specific dates for the championships. REUTERS
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Oiltek, Marco Polo Marine, Nam Cheong, OKP – Singapore boutique fund bets big on SGX small caps
CDL, Hong Realty trump 3 other bidders with S$542.4 million offer at S$1,865 psf ppr for Peck Hay plot
‘I felt like dying’: Thai Singha beer scion speaks up after disclosure of alleged sexual abuse
SpaceX IPO raises US$75 billion in biggest debut of all time, firm valued at US$1.77 billion
